PRAY
Grow closer to Jesus by asking for forgiveness and making loving choices.
Lent is a time to think about developing a closer friendship with Jesus. He is a friend who inspires us to be like him, to be loving, caring, and compassionate. But Jesus also knows that sometimes we fail and we do unloving actions. The beauty of our Catholic faith is that we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we can ask for forgiveness and make amends. God's mercy always brings us healing and peace.
The Church recommends that we celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, especially during Lent. If you are too young to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation you can still ask for forgiveness and ask God to help you become a better person.
Read the books Hurt Friendship and The Holy Spirit Guides Us to see how Lupita deals with making unloving choices and the gift of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Learn the steps of Reconciliation:
Go to the priest at Reconciliation
Confess your sins
Accept that you will do the penance
Express that you are sorry (Act of Contrition)
Receive absolution
Feel Jesus close in your heart and make loving choices
FAST
Choose kindness with your words and actions this week.
The focus this week is to keep the eyes of your heart on Jesus. If you catch yourself using mean words, arguing, or complaining, coming out of your mouth then it is likely that the eyes of your heart are not on Jesus. If you are saying mean words, arguing or complaining then take a step back and ask why you are reacting like this. Being mean and saying unloving things does not make you feel better nor does it bring you closer to Jesus.
GIVE
Share what you have with someone who needs it.
As a family organize a food collection amongst your extended family and friends. Then look for an organization, your parish pantry, or an older person who could use the collected food. Feel free to put in your favorite food or snack.